Enrollment
164
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Webster, SD
Webster Area High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Webster Area High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 467699000724
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Area High School - 01 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Area High School - 01 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD.
School address
District: Webster Area 18-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467699000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Area High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Area High School - 01
Webster Area High School - 01 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Webster, South Dakota, enrolling 164 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 164 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #93, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Webster Area 18-5 spends $10,803 per pupil, 20% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Webster Area 18-5 also operates Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students) and Webster Area Middle School - 02 (108 students) alongside Webster Area High School - 01.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Webster Area High School - 01 compares
Webster Area High School - 01 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 59% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Webster Area High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Area 18-5, which includes Webster Area High School - 01.
$10,803
Per student
-20%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 17.6%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Webster Area High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Area Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Area Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Area High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Area High School - 01
How many students attend Webster Area High School - 01?
Webster Area High School - 01 has 164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Area High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Area High School - 01 is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Area High School - 01?
11.8% of students at Webster Area High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Area High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Webster Area High School - 01 is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Webster, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Area High School - 01?
Webster Area High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Area High School - 01 rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Webster on the city page.
Is Webster Area High School - 01 a good school?
Webster Area High School - 01 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Webster Area 18-5?
Besides Webster Area High School - 01, Webster Area 18-5 also operates Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students) and Webster Area Middle School - 02 (108 students). See the Webster Area 18-5 district page for the complete list.
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